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Florida Holiday Checklist

The Ultimate Checklist for everything you need to plan an incredible holiday in Florida!

Make sure you don’t forget anything important when planning your holiday of a lifetime in Florida! Use this checklist to remember what you need to plan in advance, and when to do it, to make your holiday as stress-free as possible.

If you are super-organised and have a future Florida trip in mind, you are now able to reserve rooms at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels!

2 years to go

Planning to travel at a busy time like the school holidays? Private villas can be so popular that you’ll need to book this far in advance, so it’s a good idea to start contacting villa owners for quotes.

18 months to go

Fly-drive packages are now available to book with some operators.

1 YEAR to go

Book your package holiday, hotel or private villa

Hiring a car? Bookings can be made from now

Planning to stay at Walt Disney World Resort or Universal Orlando Resort? Book your accommodation now!

Airport parking can be booked at most airports

Need an airport hotel room the night before you fly to Florida? Reservations can be made from now.

330 days to go

Going to Disney World? Set up a My Disney Experience account and link your resort details (always an exciting moment!)

11 months to go

Book charter flights and reserve your seats

6 months to go

Make sure your passport has at least 6 months left. If not, apply for a new one now!

Apply for your ESTA – the Electronic System for Travel Authorization which you must complete before travelling to the USA

Not a British Citizen? You might need a Visa from the American Embassy. This can take a long time so get it done ASAP

Arrange a pet-sitter, especially if you’re going away in busy season.

Think about starting to buy your dollars! It’s nice to spread the cost by getting some each week or receiving them for birthdays, Valentines, Mother’s Day etc.

Start thinking about what clothes you’re going to pack, so you have time to buy anything extra

Book Disney World Advanced Dining Reservations, especially if you’re travelling peak season (available to book 180 days in advance). Staying in a Disney World hotel? You can book dining for the rst 10 days of your holiday at the 180-day window.